3) Avoid processed foods in general – especially ones that contain cottonseed oils: When it comes to food, the three killers of libido, testosterone and getting lean are sugar,trans fats and chemical preservatives (essentially any food with a label with ingredients you can’t pronounce). I’d like you to particularly pay attention to foods that contain cottonseed oils. Why? Cottonseed oil contains a chemical called gossypol, which has been called the male anti-fertility compound because it reduces both fertility and sperm count in men. Foods like pasta sauces, salad dressings, mayonnaise, peanut butter, chips, margarine and baked goods are likely to contain cottonseed oil. If that’s not enough motivation to get you to read a label, I don’t know what else is!!!

Testosterone boosting DOs

1) Manage your stress and get enough rest

If you’re overworked, stressed and lacking sleep, you’re in trouble. All of these things cause the stress hormone cortisol to be released, which then results in lower testosterone levels – leading to fat storage, sleep disturbance, and a lowered libido.

But the good news is that sleep is the body’s longest regenerative window for testosterone and growth hormones. When we sleep at least 6 hours a night, the body:

Repairs the damage caused by cortisol

Renews your testosterone and growth hormones to where they should be for performance

Boosts the muscle mass building mechanisms

Regenerates sex hormones

Get more sleep by prioritizing it and noticing the habits you have before bed. I’m also a big proponent of meditation and doing different forms of yoga as it relieves stress and revitalizes sex hormones.

Testosterone boosting herbs like Ashwganda, Korean Ginseng (900mg a day) and Fenugreek. Get the herbs from a reputable health food store near you or form this site,this one or this one (dosages will be on labels).

3) Exercise

Any exercise will help, especially the kind that you’ll stick with, but for the purposes of this topic, I recommend the following:

Integrate exercise like weighted squats, weighted lunges, deadlifts and bench press as well as body-weight exercises like chin-ups and push-ups into your routine. Technique is crucial so make sure you get a trainer, gym floor staffers or friends (who are advanced lifters) to teach you. When you’re exercising against resistance in a safe manner, you’re causing the body to respond by laying more muscle tissue.

HIIT or High intensity interval training like doing sprints, box fit and tabata training is one of the most effective non-weight training ways to increase testosterone.

Yoga for stress relief and hormone regulation

4) Get rid of unnecessary environmental toxins

Last but not least, we all need to be mindful of toxins that are in our homes and local environments. Some things are out of your control, but if you care at all about your health, you’ll take these steps ASAP:

Get rid of BPA containing plastics and replace them with BPA free containers or glass jars

Get rid of paraben laden soaps, shampoos and laundry detergents as they can disturb and lower your testosterone levels.

When it comes to maintaining our testosterone, it’s just as important to NOT do certain things as it is to DO certain things. You’ve got a strong template here to begin with.

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